John R. King Academic and Performing Arts Academy Blog

On Thursday, May 11th, the John R. King preschoolers said, “thank you” to their Mommies, Aunties, and/or Grandmothers in a Mother’s Day Tea Party. The guests were treated to music, cupcakes, cakes, donuts, muffins,...

J.R. King students enjoyed riding their bikes to school on Wednesday, May 10, 2017 for Bike Day. Thanks to our community partners and the Safe Routes to School Program for yet another success! The Safe...

The John R. King Middle School students had the pleasure of listening to Dr. Miguel Thornton speak about the Tuskegee Airmen. Dr. Thornton is a member of the Tuskegee Airmen International, an organization dedicated...

What can we learn when we study the Earth, Sun, the Moon and the Planets? Third-graders in Mrs. White-Berry’s classroom had the opportunity to explore our Universe while working in Cooperative Learning Groups....

The Book Fair was another huge success! Students were able to purchase books and other educational products, and had access to a wide range of titles for every level and interest. The students are always excited...

All John R. King students learned valuable safety tips at the Fire Safety Assembly held in the Black Box Theater. Students learned about smoke alarms, fire escape plans, getting down and out, and the...

On Thursday, March 16, our Preschoolers, along with Parents and PK staff, at John R. King Academic and Performing Arts Academy celebrated March is Reading Month with a Dr. Seuss Celebration in the Media...

Upcoming Events

Mark your calendars for the first quarterly DPSCD School Board Community Meeting of 2018 on Tuesday, February 20 from 5:30 – 7 p.m. at Wayne County Community College – Downtown Campus located at 1001...